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Inside the IP strategy of Chinese EV startup Xpeng Motors

IP director Woods Zhao discusses using patents to drive the company’s business

14 February 2023

New US trade secrets law a ‘potential sledgehammer’ in dispute negotiations

President can now pick out foreign entities and subject them to a series of sanctions

01 February 2023

Auto industry demands a fresh SEP/FRAND focus in 2023

Power in the OEM space is shifting, while 2023 promises even greater numbers of standards implemented in vehicles. IP professionals, as well as directors in standards development, should bear several key considerations in mind as we settle into the new year.

25 January 2023

Non-US companies earned 56% of US patent grants in 2022 as IBM loses top spot

Samsung took the lead, as Asia-based companies gain while American counterparts slip

24 January 2023

Study makes case for cost-saving patent lapse strategies in auto industry

Massive patent portfolios could be target for cuts in economic downturn

18 January 2023

The patent licensing market is working, so let it be

A string of deals announced during December and the beginning of January send a very clear message to policymakers and regulators

12 January 2023

‘The devil is in the detail' – the Qualcomm take on patent licensing

QTL General Manager John Han speaks to IAM about essentiality checks and valuation during negotiations as well as future pool participation

22 December 2022

Top 10 FRAND developments of 2022

These new patent pools, global litigation developments, and SEP policy changes will keep making waves in the New Year

21 December 2022

US omnibus appropriations bill: robust USPTO funding and satellite office incoming

Unleashing American Innovators in, Pride in Patent Ownership out of bill which is expected to hit Biden’s desk on Friday

20 December 2022

Patent bills prominent but prospects mixed as US Congress winds down

Controversial Pride in Patent Ownership bill unlikely, other bills passed or possible

16 December 2022

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